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Hi everyone

Postby helmet hair » Fri Sep 24, 2010 2:57 am

I live in England, just outside London and have just bought a 1982 650 knighthawk, mainly because I love the lines on it but also I wanted to get back on the road on 2 wheels after a 2 year lay off.
Previously I owned a 1992 900 Triumph Trident so the Honda feels like a very different animal, much more revvy.
Found this forum while I was researching the Knighthawk as a prospective purchase, now I've got it I look forward to sharing tips, tales of woe as well as glory on these bikes
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Re: Hi everyone

Postby cb650 » Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:27 am

Looks nice!!!! What pipe is that?
Did you clean the tank out?!?!?!?!

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Re: Hi everyone

Postby Volker_P » Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:43 am

Welcome here! :D
Yes, CB650 engines need to be revved up to get the bike moved. But it can stand that provided it is warm and has enough oil. Interesting exhaust. Have fun!
Cosky's great (free) online manual: http://cosky0.tripod.com

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Re: Hi everyone

Postby helmet hair » Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:49 am

Thanks guys, the exhaust is a Marshall aftermarket job, it was on the bike when I bought it and sounds very nice but not so loud as to be offensive.
Im impressed with the fuel consumption, getting between 10 and 12 miles to the litre, the only issue for me is still the rev's, I'm looking at fitting a 17T engine sprocket and a 38T rear sprocket, haven't done the calculations yet on what that will do to to the top end revs but Im just not used to doing 50 in top gear with 4.500 on the rev counter !! A life spent on Triumph's, what can I say :wink:

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Re: Hi everyone

Postby Volker_P » Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:13 am

Whatever you do (I have 17/39 = 60mph/5000rpm, but RC08/SC transmission is different in some gears), remember that full oil pressure is available from about 3000rpm on. So better no riding at load below. Gearwheels are also not that sturdy for lower rev / higher torque riding.
Cosky's great (free) online manual: http://cosky0.tripod.com

forum links to common technical issues

If you really like this site and you would not like to see it vanish soon, have a look there: Urgent: Future of HondaCB650.com Forum

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Re: Hi everyone

Postby helmet hair » Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:35 am

Thanks Volker, will keep your advice in mind when I decide what to do. I knew this forum would be useful. Great job, keep it up

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Re: Hi everyone

Postby taurus66 » Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:52 pm

Greetings from Sunny (not) southampton...lol


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